Course summary
Turn your passion for communication into a practical publishing skill set. Learn to shape stories into ideas for print, digital, and beyond with this media and publishing degree.
- Prepare for a professional career in the thriving communications sector – whether in publishing, marketing, PR or education.
- Learn the skills you need to succeed in the ever-changing world of media publishing, such as copy-editing, magazine production, marketing strategy, content creation, and using the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Gain real-world experience: respond to industry briefs and manage projects.
Modules
Year one In your first year you’ll learn how to research audiences, and how to inspire and change perceptions through media. You’ll gain an overview of the publishing industry, with a focus on book publishing, and find out more about how the industry works, and the different roles within it. You’ll also be introduced to the Adobe Creative Suite, and learn how to use it to enhance your studies. Year two There will be a focus on practical skills this year. You’ll produce social media marketing materials for clients and companies, and take an in-depth look at marketing in the book industry, as well as book design and production. You’ll also build on your Adobe skills to produce professional-standard marketing content, and have the chance to work on industry projects with clients. Optional modules cover media ethics, digital storytelling, media making, text editing and magazine publishing. Year three is your Professional Placement Year Final year Look ahead to your life after graduation. In your final year, you’ll work beyond the borders of the University, focusing more on practical applications for your business and communication skills. You’ll get to join The Studio, our innovation hub for creative media technology, and produce a large-scale communications campaign directed at the type of employer you would like to target. You’ll also work with outside clients on publishing projects encompassing all aspects of the industry, from marketing to book creation.
Assessment method
Your assessments are designed to help you build a portfolio that you can take into your career. On some modules you’ll produce digital media campaigns, feature articles and social media content, while elsewhere you’ll deliver presentations and research reports.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- S149
- Institution code:
- B20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 4
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
T Level - M
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £16675 | Year 1 |
International | £16675 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN